§ 801.18. Format of dates provided on a medical device label.
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(a)In general. Whenever the label of a medical device includes a printed expiration date, date of manufacture, or any other date intended to be brought to the attention of the user of the device, the date must be presented in the following format: The year, using four digits; followed by the month, using two digits; followed by the day, using two digits; each separated by hyphens. For example, January 2, 2014, must be presented as 2014-01-02.
(b)Exceptions.
(1)A combination product that properly bears a National Drug Code
(NDC)number is not subject to the requirements of paragraph
(a)of this section.
(2)If the device is an electronic product to which a standard is applicable under subchapter J of this chapter, Radiological Health, the date of manufacture shall be presented as required by § 1010.3(a)(2)(ii) of this chapter. [78 FR 58818, Sept. 24, 2013]
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